How far is Etna, NH from Holderness, NH?
The driving distance from Etna, NH to Holderness, NH is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Etna and Holderness.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Etna and Holderness.
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Start on Etna Road
1702 ft · 50 sec · Etna Road
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Turn left onto Stevens Road
2 mi · 4 min · Stevens Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Stevens Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Stevens Road
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Turn right onto Hardy Hill Road
63 m · 15 sec · Hardy Hill Road
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Turn left onto Sunset Rock Road
1.7 mi · 7 min · Sunset Rock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dartmouth College Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dartmouth College Highway
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
8.2 mi · 16 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Church Street
1419 ft · 41 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto State Route 118
4.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 118
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Continue on NH Route 118
9.3 mi · 17 min · NH Route 118
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Continue on Dorchester Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Dorchester Road
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Turn right onto Rumney Route 25
7.2 mi · 11 min · Rumney Route 25
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Continue on Route 25
904 ft · 22 sec · Route 25
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Continue on Moosilauke Road
540 ft · 13 sec · Moosilauke Road
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Keep slight left
108 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Tenney Mountain Highway
3.9 mi · 8 min · Tenney Mountain Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Ashland, Concord
1326 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
1627 ft · 20 sec · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 175A: Plymouth
1641 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto NH Route 175A
2138 ft · 52 sec · NH Route 175A
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Continue on Mt Prospect Road
1518 ft · 37 sec · Mt Prospect Road
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Continue on North Holderness Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Holderness Road
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Continue on Mt Prospect Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Mt Prospect Road
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Continue on Holderness Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Holderness Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Route 3
1.1 mi · 3 min · US Route 3
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Turn left onto Squam Lake Road
543 ft · 25 sec · Squam Lake Road
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Turn left
125 m · 30 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Etna and Holderness.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
NH Route 118
Continue on NH Route 118
9.29 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain Likely leaving Etna and Light Rain Likely near Holderness.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Etna to Holderness?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dorchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Etna and 24.3 miles from Holderness.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Etna and Light Rain Likely near Holderness.
Stop Ideas Near Dorchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dorchester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Etna and Holderness. Straight-line distance: 31.75 mi (51.09 km).
#1 Etna
Etna is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.6928500, -72.2217600 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holderness
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire
| Population | 2,131 |
| Coordinates | 43.7320200, -71.5884100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holderness (-71.58841, 43.73202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.12 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $10.75 | $21.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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